You have done your homework and welcome back. The SP 36 is a good all round choice. I have that same model and use it often. Load it up with some Sanyo GAs and you are good to go.
PREP? (Pension Revenue Enhancement Program)………. :laughing: 
:+1: 
You will have no regrets with the Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril 5000K for what your plans are. They are cheap enough so you can always get another. I have the 2700k model on the way because I have nothing with that warm a tint
Now, don’t forget a headlight…
Exactly…. 2✅
And HERE is one that will not break the bank. $16.19 on sale!!!
And it is a good one too.
I use mine multiple times a day for one reason or another. 
Put a good lanyard on it and you could swing it like a weapon. It’s got enough heft.
Welcome back to the thread, it has been entertaining so thanks for starting it.
Get the diffuser for the SP36, then you can use it as a lantern as well. I bought the diffuser, but has not arrived yet, but for the Pro (got it in 5000K though). Then I went out and bought the BLF-LT1 to use as a travel lantern. You will enjoy the SP36 I’m sure, the diffuser will just make it multipurpose.
I’m sure I’ll use the LT1 more, but nice to have the option of a backup. Lantern also has a 2700K tint. New version can also be used as a powerbank.
I ordered the kit with the Sofirn batteries. Hope their batteries will last me for a while.
I’ll remember the Sanyo GA when it’s time to restock. Thanks for the tip on good batteries. :+1:
Sofirn must be loving this thread! $$$
I will absolutely get that diffuser!
I have only seen the lanyard solution where the paracord wraps around the light about a dozen time, and I don’t think I can do as good a job. I really like how you do the lanyard. The beauty in simplicity! And very flexible too. I’m going to copy that 
Thank you!
I haven’t received my light yet, and I already think about something with a different tint than my 5000K
Enjoy your 2700K model! I’m thrilled for you :+1:
Good reminder, thank you :+1: . I’ll certainly need the headlight. It’ll come in handy when I need both hands free.
To be honest with you, I’m so tempted. $16.19 is at a very good price point, great discount. Not too much pressure on the wallet :). Thanks for the sale alert.
Time for me to read up on this light.
Better yet, I’ll put it in a pillow case, and have a go at it! (Bad Boys reference, the one with Sean Penn )
For the record, this was going for $12 and Amazon had it under another name a few weeks ago for $6. I think there are many versions of the same thing sold under a different name.
I’ll definitely get the diffuser, and very soon. That will buy me some time before I pull the trigger on the BLF-LT1.
Thanks for the heads-up about the new version. I will wait for the powerbank capability. Hope they will be out soon.
WOW!!! $6? So glad for those who got in on the deal.
Thank you! I’ll look for it and set a price watch alert with camelcamelcamel.
I think if you check the $12 price on Amazon was for the D25S model… I got five (5) of them.
The $16.19 price is what is on sale now. It is the D25L model with the Samsung LED’s.
As far as the $6 model under “another name”…. why waste $6 on what is most likely gonna be a piece of junk with unknown crap LED’s?!?
This is the one for $6, for working on the car and getting grease and oil on it, its perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094FSCV3C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Agreed, if one routinely gets oil & grease on their head when working on a car, the $6 version might indeed be their best choice.